Late Treatment of Syndesmotic Injuries

Normal syndesmosis anatomy and alignment are essential to ankle function. Although injuries to the syndesmosis are common with ankle injuries, accurate diagnosis and reduction continue to be a challenge. Late reconstruction for syndesmosis is reviewed. A surgical technique for late reconstruction is outlined in detail.

Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - December 21, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Michael Swords, Andrew Sands, John R. Shank Source Type: research